This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2 and HUAWEI nova Y74 smartphones.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2 features a more compact 5.2-inch display, 2,600mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova Y74 features a larger 6.67-inch display, 50MP main camera, 6,620mAh battery, 40W fast charging and IP64 dust & water resistance. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2 | HUAWEI nova Y74 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.2-inch FHD IPS LCD Display (1080 x 1920 Pixels 424 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 2.5D Arc Glass | 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1604 Pixels, 264 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate, 850nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 146.9 x 74 x 7.7 mm | 166.05 x 76.58 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 210 g |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Front & Back with Metal Frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance; 1.8-meter drop protection | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue & Gold | Black, Blue |
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HUAWEI nova Y74 The HUAWEI nova Y74 has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2 has better build materials and is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Kirin chipset (unspecified) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 8x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz |
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| GPU | Adreno 506 | unspecified |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0 | EMUI 12 |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
The HUAWEI nova Y74 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 16.0 Megapixels Sony IMX298 Laser AF & PDAF Dual-tone LED Flash OIS & EIS |
50 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) LED Flash Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
8.0 Megapixels with Fixed Focus - Wide Angle |
8 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2
Based on the specs, ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2 has better camera stabilization with OIS. Meanwhile, HUAWEI nova Y74 offers a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro + Nano) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
The HUAWEI nova Y74 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio & NXP Smart Amp | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer X Button (customizable shortcut) |
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ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Res Audio, smart audio amplification, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2600 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 6620 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging | 40W Fast charging (53% in 30 minutes) |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
The HUAWEI nova Y74 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱16,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱15,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 2016 | July 8, 2026 |
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